What was South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?

In 2023, South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) was 9.89, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?

South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does South Africa rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?

In 2023, South Africa ranked #104 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) compare to the world average?

The global average for Arable land (% of land area) in 2023 was 13.93, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

South Africa: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: South Africa: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) was 9.89.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . South Africa ranks #104 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 10.96; 2004
Trough: 9.89; 2012
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	9.8921
2022	9.8921
2021	9.8921
2020	9.8921
2019	9.8921
2018	9.8921
2017	9.8921
2016	9.8921
2015	9.8921
2014	9.8921

About Arable land (% of land area)

Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.

Indicator code: AG.LND.ARBL.ZS • Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) was 9.89, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Africa rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, South Africa ranked #104 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does South Africa's Arable land (% of land area) compare to the world average?: The global average for Arable land (% of land area) in 2023 was 13.93, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.
What is Arable land (% of land area) and how is it measured?: Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.